Deborah Malone

How to Sidestep 6 Common EdTech Fails

Students need twenty-first century skills to be successful, but what is not so transparent is the best method for imparting those skills. Across the country, schools are in a race to integrate technology into the classroom, but simply buying software and equipment isn’t enough.

Should You Be Thinking About a Student Data Cleanup?

Student data derived from your online learning program can be a powerful tool for monitoring progress, setting goals, and measuring success. But if you’re not maintaining your student data, you could lose out on those benefits and potentially risk making decisions based on faulty information.

Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies performing at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona

Butcher Babies Makes Tempe Scream

TEMPE, Ariz. — Butcher Babies wouldn’t have been an easy act for anyone to follow Monday night. The heavy metal band from Los Angeles was the final opener for Lacuna Coil, taking the stage right after 9Electric at the Marquee Theatre.

Ron Underwood of 9Electric performing at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona

9Electric Gets New Fans in Tempe

TEMPE, Ariz. — When 9Electric took the stage at the Marquee Theatre Monday night, the crowd gathered before them was a small one. But it wouldn’t stay that way for long.

Gordon James Gano of Violent Femmes performing at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona

Violent Femmes Just Like You Remember

TEMPE, Ariz. — Violent Femmes packed the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Tuesday, May 3, as part of their tour to promote their latest album, “We Can Do Anything.”